Ferry Reggio Calabria – Messina
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Reggio Calabria – Messina with Liberty Lines
Reggio Calabria – Messina is a fast crossing of the strait, in practice reserved for foot passengers. Liberty Lines offers many departures during the day, with a crossing of about thirty minutes.
On board, you travel seated in lounges, with access to the outdoor deck on some vessels. The crossing is very short.
It suits foot passengers who want to reach Messina from the centre of Reggio without a car: the port is close to the station and the town centre. Check in the search engine that your ticket is suitable.
Reggio Calabria – Messina at a glance
- Company Liberty Lines
- Crossing time about 30 to 35 minutes
- Sailings many sailings during the day
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board seats, lounges and outdoor deck
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Reggio Calabria
Reggio Calabria is the main city at the toe of Calabria, facing Messina across the strait. The National Archaeological Museum houses the famous Riace bronzes, and the seafront gives views of Sicily and Etna on a clear day. The port is close to the centre: report at the time shown on your ticket.
Messina
Crossings dock at Messina, facing Calabria, a few minutes from the centre. The motorway to Palermo and to Catania starts on the edge of town, and the ferry terminal is close to the port. Keep your papers to hand.
Ferry Reggio Calabria – Messina: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Reggio Calabria to Messina?
About 30 to 35 minutes at sea. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Reggio Calabria and Messina?
Liberty Lines generally offers many sailings during the day. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Reggio Calabria to Messina?
Liberty Lines, the Italian company Liberty Lines, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Reggio Calabria and Messina?
This crossing is run by fast vessels mainly used by foot passengers. Enter your vehicle in the search engine: it only shows the crossings that accept it.
How do I book a ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina?
The simplest way is to use the search engine at the top of the page: select Reggio Calabria and Messina, add passengers and vehicle, then compare timetables before confirming.
